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India has 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dholavira and Ramappa Temple are the most recent additions to the 'Cultural' category. Ramappa Temple in Telangana and Dholavira in Gujarat, both of which will be UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2021. This decision was made during the 44th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which was held in China. The total number of World Heritage Sites will rise from 38 to 40 in 2021. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a location that has been designated as such by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This is exemplified by UNESCO's 1972 acceptance of the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. UNESCO World Heritage Site Criteria: Human creative genius. Interchange of values. Testimony to cultural tradition. Significance in human history. Traditional human settlement. Heritage is associated with events of universal significance. Natural phenomena or beauty. Major stages of Earth’s history. Significant ecological and biological processes. The significant natural habitat for biodiversity. India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites include the following: S.No Name of Sites Year Location 1 Ajanta Caves 1983 Maharashtra 2 Ellora Caves 1983 Maharashtra 3 Agra Fort 1983 Agra 4 Taj Mahal 1983 Agra 5 Sun Temple 1984 Orissa 6 Mahabalipuram Monuments 1984 Tamil Nadu 7 Kaziranga National Park 1985 Assam 8 Keoladeo National Park 1985 Rajasthan 9 Manas Wildlife Sanctuary 1985 Assam...

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• • • • Hoysala Temples proposed to be listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites; know more about them Hoysala Temples proposed to be listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites; know more about them They are protected monuments of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which takes care of their conservation and maintenance. ALSO READ | The ‘Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala’ have been on UNESCO‘s Tentative List since April 15, 2014, and they are testimony to the rich historical and cultural heritage of this country. This is a great moment for India to see the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples being submitted for inscription in the World Heritage List. This Govt. under the leadership of PM Shri — Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) Submitting the nomination to UNESCO Director of World Heritage Lazare Eloundou, Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO Vishal V Sharma took to Twitter to write, “India is proud to nominate The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas for UNESCO’s World Heritage List! Art historians recognise the exceptional sculptural artistry of the ensembles to be among the masterpieces of Asian art.” — Vishal V. Sharma 🇮🇳 (@VishalVSharma7) If you have already seen the temples — or are considering visiting them — here are some interesting things to know. The Hoysaleswara temple, also called ‘Halebidu’ temple, is a 12th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the God of Destruction. It is said to be the largest monument in Halebidu, a town in Karnataka and ...

Synopsis At present (in 2022), there are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Among these 40 sites, 32 are cultural, seven are natural, and one mixed. Khangchendzonga or Kanchenjunga National Park, located in Sikkim, is the mixed type. … At present (in 2022), there are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Among these 40 sites, 32 are cultural, seven are natural, and one mixed. Khangchendzonga or Kanchenjunga National Park, located in Sikkim, is the mixed type. Now this brings us to – why is Khangchendzonga National Park a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site? Firstly, what is a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site? At present (in 2022), there are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Among these 40 sites, 32 are cultural, seven are natural, and one mixed. Khangchendzonga or Kanchenjunga National Park, located in Sikkim, is the mixed type. Now this brings us to – why is Khangchendzonga National Park a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site? • Delhi-Leh: Country’s highest altitude bus service is back on the road • Kerala Tourism to launch app for solo women travellers • UK announces entry fee for travellers Firstly, what is a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site? A site is considered as a mixed heritage site if it is of both natural and cultural significance. Secondly, how does Khangchendzonga National Park qualify as a mixed site? Khangchendzonga National Park, located in Sikkim, is home to Mt. Khangchendzonga, the third highest peak in the world. The park is also an important bio...